Get in the (metaphorical) car because we’re going on a summer road trip! This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are “driving” along the coast to take you SOBs to different stops/locations where you can find local advertising opportunities.

Local advertising can be a game changer for small businesses, and there are lots of opportunities out there! Don’t skip this episode and go be the BEST SOB you can be.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.

Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes:

• An extensive library of tutorials
• A community of like minded small owned businesses
• Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing
• A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.

Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to SOB Marketing

02:10 Marketing HOT TAKE: Traditional Advertising is GOOD for Getting Local

09:08 Local Chamber of Commerce

13:15 Exploring Print and Local Media

14:36 Harnessing Facebook Groups for Local Engagement

16:49 The Role of Micro Influencers in Local Marketing

20:10 Sponsorships: Engaging with Local Communities

22:37 The Importance of Local SEO

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

SEO Changes in 2026: https://youtu.be/iPVlLja8b58

Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact

Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing

𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob

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Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog

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Last week we brought you best generative AI practices Google recently shared. This week, we’re talking about WORST practices - or everything Google does NOT want you to worry about when it comes to generative AI search.

In this episode of the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are debunking generative AI search marketing advice circulating the internet. The mentioned practices are being debunked directly by Google - so they definitely are not worth your time.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.

Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes:

• An extensive library of tutorials
• A community of like minded small owned businesses
• Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing
• A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.

Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the SOB Marketing

01:13 Understanding Google’s Generative AI Search

03:35 Myth Busting Marketing Shortcuts

08:42 Debunking AI Text File Myths

11:41 Content Structure and Readability

15:55 Creating Content for People, Not AI

18:21 The Importance of Authentic Backlinks

29:19 Focusing on Quality Over Structure

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

Google Shares Generative AI Search Best Practices: https://youtu.be/C0hRuUuXEBk

Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact

Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing

𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob

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Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog

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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com

This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:

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COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

AI search hasn’t really changed too much when it comes to SEO best practices - but don’t just take our word for it. Last month Google shared their best practices when it comes to SEO and AI search.

This week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are dissecting and discussing all of Google’s tips and suggestions for businesses who want to show up in their AI search.

NEXT WEEK we are discussing everything Google said NOT to take seriously when it comes to SEO and AI search, so make sure you are subscribed, following, etc so you don’t miss out on the rest of this conversation!

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.

Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes:

• An extensive library of tutorials
• A community of like minded small owned businesses
• Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing
• A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.

Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to SOB Marketing

03:45 Google’s Best Practices for Generative AI Search

17:29 Creating Quality Content for SEO

31:24 Technical Requirements for AI SEO

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

SEO Changes in 2026: https://youtu.be/iPVlLja8b58

Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact

Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing

𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob

S.O.B. Marketing Merch: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/swag-shop/

Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog

Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/nb0wpptjjt

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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com

This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:

**Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer

**Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer

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COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

It’s time to focus on the lifeline of your small business - your repeat customers!

In this episode of the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are sharing best practices when it comes to getting customers to CONTINUE to buy from you. A new customer is great, but turning that one purchase into a lifelong brand evangelist? That’s how you grow your small business.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.

Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes:

• An extensive library of tutorials
• A community of like minded small owned businesses
• Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing
• A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.

Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the SOB Marketing Podcast

03:45 Marketing Strategies for Recurring Sales

11:34 The Importance of Customer Service

18:34 Building Brand Evangelists

25:09 Cross-Selling and Upselling Techniques

35:29 The Power of Subscription Models

46:41 Leveraging Existing Tools for Sales Growth

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

Marketing Lessons for Small Businesses from the Adult Industry (with Special Guest Lucy Banks): https://youtu.be/QZZUnoMLXss

Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact

Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing

𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob

S.O.B. Marketing Merch: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/swag-shop/

Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog

Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/nb0wpptjjt

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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com

This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:

**Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer

**Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer

**Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseasonedmarketer

COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

Target audience - one of the most important parts of marketing for any business’s success. Understanding your target audience completely will help you with marketing decisions and strategies. That’s why this week on the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, Vivian and I are sharing questions you should be asking about your target audience to better understand them.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.

Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes:

• An extensive library of tutorials
• A community of like minded small owned businesses
• Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing
• A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.

Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to the SOB Marketing Podcast

02:21 You are not your target audience

04:01 Basic Demographics

10:29 Pain points & Lifestyle

23:37 What kind of spender are they?

30:07 What platforms are they on?

37:08 Where they go for advice and help

42:37 Who the gatekeeper is in a family

45:44 How informed are they about your industry?

53:04 Should you grow with your audience or stay focused on one stage?

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact

Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing

𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob

S.O.B. Marketing Merch: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/swag-shop/

Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog

Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/nb0wpptjjt

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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com

This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:

**Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer

**Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer

**Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseasonedmarketer

COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

Looking to get your small business’s products to appear in Google’s AI overview or products page? Then this week’s episode of the S.O.B. (small owned business) Marketing podcast, is a MUST LISTEN.

This week, Vivian and I are sharing everything we know about Google Merchant Center, what it is, how it works, and how it can help your small business get in front of potential customers.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.

Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes:

• An extensive library of tutorials
• A community of like minded small owned businesses
• Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing
• A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.

Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob

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Chapters:

0:00 Welcome to the SOB Marketing Podcast

01:10 Exploring Google Merchant Center

14:50 Setting Up Your Merchant Center

18:00 Integrating AI with Google Merchant Center

27:20 Compliance and Best Practices for Google Merchant Center

34:00 Real-Life Experiences and Lessons Learned

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact

Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing

𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob

S.O.B. Marketing Merch: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/swag-shop/

Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog

Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/nb0wpptjjt

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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com

This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:

**Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer

**Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer

**Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseasonedmarketer

COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

Meta has updated their "Boost Post" options recently, which means we need to reassess whether our "NEVER BOOST A POST" advice still holds true in 2026.

If you’ve ever wondered whether that little “Boost Post” button is worth your money, in this episode we'll cover:

- how boosting works now in 2026 across Meta’s platforms

- what targeting options are finally available

- why call-to-action buttons and audience selection change the conversation

- when boosting a post can be a smart

We'll also get practical about the stuff most people overlook, including why Apple users should avoid boosting inside the app if they don’t want to pay extra fees.

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.

Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes:

• An extensive library of tutorials
• A community of like minded small owned businesses
• Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing
• A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.

Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to the SOB Marketing Podcast

03:46 Why we keep revisiting marketing advice as platforms change

05:15 Chelsea's Marketing Hot Take

06:07 Defining boosting posts on Facebook and Instagram

07:39 What small business owners usually want from a boosted post

08:16 The old problem with boosted posts reaching the wrong people

10:09 Why promoting to everyone is less effective than targeting buyers

11:39 How Meta has changed boosting in 2026

13:16 New goals, CTA buttons, and targeting options

15:22 When boosting can be a helpful first step for overwhelmed business owners

17:12 Using boosting as a quick test before building a full campaign

19:33 The Apple surcharge if you boost from the app

23:01 Final verdict

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𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓:

Podcast Sponsorship Inquiries: https://sobmarketing.com/contact

Support This Podcast: buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing

𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/sob

S.O.B. Marketing Merch: https://theseasonedmarketer.com/swag-shop/

Episode Transcripts: https://sobmarketing.com/blog

Sign Up For Our Email Newsletter: https://theseasonedmarketer.myflodesk.com/nb0wpptjjt

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If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://sobmarketing.com

This podcast is brought to you by THE SEASONED MARKETER. For more free marketing resources, follow us here:

**Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeasonedMarketer

**Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theseasonedmarketer

**Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseasonedmarketer

COLLABORATION REQUESTS TO: vivian@TheSeasonedMarketer.com

Vendor markets can be a goldmine for small businesses - OR a total waste of your time, money, and inventory. Over the years, we've learned there are a few red flags you can look for to help you determine whether participating in a specific fair, pop-up, craft show, farmers market or community event will be worth the deposit and time commitment. If you sell products, plan to promote your small business at these types of events, or are gearing up for the busy holiday shopping season - this conversation may save you from making an expensive mistake!

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, leave a review - and please consider supporting this podcast at buymeacoffee.com/sobmarketing.

Looking for a community of other S.O.B.s handling their marketing on their own? Join our S.O.B. Community! A membership includes:

• An extensive library of tutorials
• A community of like minded small owned businesses
• Free downloads and templates for you to jumpstart your marketing
• A weekly hour long Zoom call with marketing professionals to talk shop or answer any questions you may have when it comes to marketing your small business.

Join our 𝐒.𝐎.𝐁 (𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬) 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: https://www.skool.com/sob